Fans of the top European football leagues in Zimbabwe will have another viewing option besides DStv for the 2024/25 football season.
On Monday, 29 July, Tanzanian-based satellite TV operator Azam, which has operations in Zimbabwe, announced that they have acquired the broadcasting rights for several major European and international football leagues and competitions.
This includes the Italian Serie A, German Bundesliga, and Spanish La Liga.
In a statement, Azam TV Zimbabwe confirmed that they will be broadcasting live action from these top European leagues in the upcoming 2024/25 season.
The network will also air matches from the Saudi Pro League and the Asian Champions League, the English League Cup (also known as the Carabao Cup) and the German DFB Pokal. Reads the statement:
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Azam TV has secured broadcast rights for Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga &amp; Carabao Cup starting with the 2024-2025 season. Football fans can also look forward to watching DFB Pokal, Saudi League and Asian Champions League.
The matches will be available from the Plus and Play TV Packages. You can also watch them through AzamTV Max, the OTT platform of AzamTV.
These partnerships underscore our dedication to provide the best sporting entertainment to our audience and it strengthens our position as the leading provider of premium content in Africa.
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The Azam TV sports packages, which cost US$10 and US$15, also come with ESPN and ESPN 2 which show live games in the English Football League (EFL), Belgian Pro League, Scottish Premier Football League (SPFL), Dutch Eredivisie and Major League Soccer (MLS), as well as the West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations.
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Azam TV in Zimbabwe will show top European football leagues like Serie A, Bundesliga, and La Liga for 2024/25 season. They also air Saudi Pro League, Carabao Cup, DFB Pokal, and more. Packages cost $10-$15 and include ESPN channels for English League games, MLS, and more. Viewers can watch on TV or online with AzamTV Max. Azam TV's goal is to offer the best sports entertainment in Africa. This gives fans a cheaper option to watch their favorite football leagues instead of relying on DStv.

Azam TV Provides More Affordable Option To Watch Top European Football Leagues

Deputy information minister Kindness Paradza said that the government has licensed new television broadcasters and those not happy with ZBC could always switch channels.
Paradza was responding to Harare East MP, Tendai Biti (CCC), who had said ZBC was failing to comply with the Constitutional obligation for impartiality and diversity of views in its news coverage.
But Paradza argued that the government has liberalised the airwaves by licensing two television channels, 3KV and ZTN Prime, as well as Tanzanian satellite broadcasting company Azam TV. Said Paradza:
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We have given licences to six competitors and two of those privately owned national, commercial television stations are on air.
We have 3KTV, ZTN News which is on air and we also have another from East Africa which is already on the market here. That is why we have these media reforms and they are working.
On top of the six national commercial radios and television stations, we also have given out licences to 14 community radio stations, and 7 campus radio stations and these community radio stations are language based.
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3KV is owned by Jester Media Services Group while ZTN Prime is owned by Zimbabwe Newspapers and both channels are only available to DStv subscribers.
Azam TV is similar to DStv in the sense that both are subscription television companies owned by foreigners which demand payments in foreign currency.
Challenged by Norton MP Temba Mliswa (Independent) on the absence of balance in news coverage, Paradza said:
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The good thing is that we now have a variety of outlets. If you are not happy with ZBC there is 3KTV, ZTN and there are online publications that is print media, and there is electronic media.
Hon. Mliswa, you want different views on ZBC, it is not only on ZBC, even in newspapers.
No one is denied access to ZBC, as a journalist myself it is about the quality of the news, it is what we are calling newsworthy or not newsworthy that is the bottom line.
So, if you are shouting and so forth, it is not news and you will not see yourself on television.
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More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/biti-challenges-minister-on-one-man-and-his-wife-dominating-zbc-news-daily-told-to-change-channels-if-unhappy/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

Subscribe To DStv If You Are Not Happy With ZBC, Says Minister

For just US$5 per month, Zimbabweans can now watch 100 different channels on satellite television following the launch of a pay television company, Azam TV.
The Tanzanian company launched its services in Zimbabwe on Friday night at an event that was graced by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa.
Azam TV chief financial officer, Kedarnathrao Bedare, said packages on offer included sports, movies, cartoons, documentaries, news, drama and series, among others.
He also said there are three main packages; Azam Pure which shows 100 channels that cost US$5, Azam Plus which shows 120 channels at US$10 and Azam Play which shows 130 channels and costs US$15.
Here are all of the packages and the channels on offer:
Azam Pure (US$5)
Africa Swahili, Tv Islam, Great Dominion, Rainbow TV, Foodies, Al Huda, CGTN. CBeebies, Kix, W-Sport, Trace Mziki, Inooro TV, Switch Tv, KAMEME TV, TOP TV, Universal TV, Mibawa TV, Tanzania Safari, Upendo TV, UTV, Wafasi TV, Channel 44, Dizzim TV, KTN News, Azam Sports 2, Spark TV, Africa News, TV-E, Salt TV AMC Series, ROMANZA, Zodiak TV. KASS TV, BBS TV MAC Plus Power, RAI Italia, Malawi National TV, KBC, Capital TV, Star TV, Azam Two, Azam Sports HD, Azam One, KTN, K24, NTV Uganda, Bukedde TV 1, Bukedde TV 2, Rwanda TV, TV West, NBS TV, Urban TV, UBC, Citizen TV, EATV, NTV Kenya, ZBC 2, African Movies Channel, MBC 2, Liverpool TV, Al Jazeera English, France 24 English, Fix &amp; Foxi Aljazeera News Arabic, Colors, Star Gold International, Nickelodeon, BBC World News, ITV, Clouds TV, ZBC, Chanel 10, TBC1, Sinema Zetu.
Azam Pure (US$10)
Africa Swahili, Tv Islam, Great Dominion, Rainbow TV, Foodies, Al Huda, CGTN. CBeebies, Kix, W-Sport, Trace Mziki, Inooro TV, Switch Tv, KAMEME TV, TOP TV, Universal TV, Mibawa TV, Tanzania Safari, Upendo TV, UTV, Wafasi TV, Channel 44, Dizzim TV, KTN News, Azam Sports 2, Spark TV, Africa News, TV-E, Salt TV AMC Series, ROMANZA, Zodiak TV. KASS TV, BBS TV MAC Plus Power, RAI Italia, Malawi National TV, KBC, Capital TV, Star TV, Azam Two, Azam Sports HD, Azam One, KTN, K24, NTV Uganda, Bukedde TV 1, Bukedde TV 2, Rwanda TV, TV West, NBS TV, Urban TV, UBC, Citizen TV, EATV, NTV Kenya, ZBC 2, African Movies Channel, MBC 2, Liverpool TV, Al Jazeera English, France 24 English, Fix &amp; Foxi Aljazeera News Arabic, Colors, Star Gold International, Nickelodeon, BBC World News, ITV, Clouds TV, ZBC, Chanel 10, TBC1, Sinema Zetu | NINA TV, Star Bharat, AsiaNet Middle East, MTV Base, MBC Action, MBC 2, MBC 3, Discovery Investigation, NHK World, MBC Drama, Star Vijay, Puthiya Thalamuria, Mazhavil Manorama, ETV Teluga MAA TV, MBC Bollywood, MTV India, Star Plus, Sony Max
Azam Play (US$15)
Africa Swahili, Tv Islam, Great Dominion, Rainbow TV, Foodies, Al Huda, CGTN. CBeebies, Kix, W-Sport, Trace Mziki, Inooro TV, Switch Tv, KAMEME TV, TOP TV, Universal TV, Mibawa TV, Tanzania Safari, Upendo TV, UTV, Wafasi TV, Channel 44, Dizzim TV, KTN News, Azam Sports 2, Spark TV, Africa News, TV-E, Salt TV AMC Series, ROMANZA, Zodiak TV. KASS TV, BBS TV MAC Plus Power, RAI Italia, Malawi National TV, KBC, Capital TV, Star TV, Azam Two, Azam Sports HD, Azam One, KTN, K24, NTV Uganda, Bukedde TV 1, Bukedde TV 2, Rwanda TV, TV West, NBS TV, Urban TV, UBC, Citizen TV, EATV, NTV Kenya, ZBC 2, African Movies Channel, MBC 2, Liverpool TV, Al Jazeera English, France 24 English, Fix &amp; Foxi Aljazeera News Arabic, Colors, Star Gold International, Nickelodeon, BBC World News, ITV, Clouds TV, ZBC, Chanel 10, TBC1, Sinema Zetu | NINA TV, Star Bharat, AsiaNet Middle East, MTV Base, MBC Action, MBC 2, MBC 3, Discovery Investigation, NHK World, MBC Drama, Star Vijay, Puthiya Thalamuria, Mazhavil Manorama, ETV Teluga MAA TV, MBC Bollywood, MTV India, Star Plus, Sony Max | Studio One, Sony SAB, Zoom, Kalainger TV, Tollywood TV, Fine Living, MSC Internations, National Geographic, ETV Africa, WBS, MBC Power Plus.
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100 Channels For US$5, Azam TV To Compete With DStv

Azam TV, owned by the Tanzania-based Bakhresa Group, has launched its services in Zimbabwe, its seventh country in Africa.
The pay-television company has partnered with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) television channel in broadcasting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games from Cameroon.
Azam TV is already operating successfully in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi as it makes inroads in other African countries.
Speaking at the launch in Harare on Friday night, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa hailed Azam TV for its investment in the country.
She also expressed hope that this will help in the development of local talent in content creation in arts, sports, culture and documentaries and introduce these to wider African audiences. Said Mutsvangwa:
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Not only is the availability of these platforms bringing value for money for Azam TV viewers and listeners, but it is also worth celebrating the achievement of universal access to information.
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She added that the investment by Azam TV should create employment for Zimbabweans involved in the sale and distribution of products and services of Azam TV as well as installation of TV equipment.
Azam TV chief financial officer, Kedarnathrao Bedare, said packages included sports, movies, cartoons, documentaries, news, drama and series, among others.
He also said there are three main packages; Azam Pure which shows 100 channels that cost US$5, Azam Plus which shows 120 channels at US$10 and Azam Play which shows 130 channels and costs US$15.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/azam-tv-launches-in-zim/">The Herald</a></h4>

Azam TV Launches In Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has entered into a landmark deal with a Tanzanian-headquartered and pan African satellite television company Azam TV.
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/10/24/azam-tv-licenced-to-broadcast-in-zimbabwe/">(BAZ) announced in October last year that it had licensed Azam</a> which was expected to begin broadcasting by end of the year 2021. 
There were reports that the new service provider also planned to have the Zimpapers Television Network (ZTN) on its roster.
Meanwhile, ZBC reports that Azam TV is set to launch its services in Zimbabwe this month.
ZBC Acting Director Human Resources and Public Relations, Rumbi Moyo, confirmed the development which is set to provide a wide array of choices to Zimbabwean viewers. Said Moyo:
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 We are excited that ZBC  will feature on AZAM TV which is going to debut this month and our channel is already on their platform. Out 24 hour news channel is also going to feature as well as our music channel Jive TV and that is going to buttress our transformation as a broadcasting company.
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Azam TV operates in several African countries including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zanzibar, Malawi and has set its sights on Zimbabwe.
Its 130 channels is a mix of drama, entertainment, sports, news, music and documentaries. 
This comes amid calls for enhanced media reforms in the country.
More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/zbc-enters-deal-with-azam/">ZBC News</a>

ZBC Partners Tanzanian-headquartered Azam TV

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has licensed Pan-African satellite television service provider Azam TV, which is expected to begin broadcasting by year-end.
The new service provider also plans to have the Zimpapers Television Network (ZTN) on its roster.
Currently, Multichoice’s DStv is the only satellite television service in Zimbabwe.
Azam Media chief finance officer Mr Kedanathrao Bedare told The Sunday Mail that they were planning to launch before Christmas. He said: 

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We are in the process of finalising our operational plan and structure.
We have done this in other countries, so setting up is not too complicated.
Once we are done setting up, we will determine the bouquet prices.
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Azam TV already has a footprint in Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Kenya and Rwanda.
Its bouquets cover sport, entertainment, news, music and religious channels.
BAZ acting chief executive officer Engineer Mathias Chakanyuka said applications of this nature are open at the beginning of the year. He added:
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We advertise formally for people to apply for licences.
Satellite television services do not require the limited spectrum resource, so we can have many.
As a regulator, the only thing we look at is the market. People should have options to choose from.
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This comes amid intensifying calls for the government to implement media reforms. 
Zimbabwe has one TV station, ZBCTV, which is state-controlled. 
More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-satellite-television-service-for-zim">The Sunday Mail</a>

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